A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4977204 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14347845 epoch_slot_no: 351045 block_no: 4977027 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 3420 time: 2020-11-20 23:15:36 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9105ee7ebcee48d850475c5dd6c0625cdb8c87d1bff3e5283ca2333dab2741eaBlock Operator
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